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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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